I cannot believe what I've just read.
So, airliner pilots responsible for hundreds of lives don't do a visual inspection BEFORE FLIGHT when all the handling types have cleared off ?
I was going to say mounted floodlamps rather than waving a big torch around ( or both ) would be a good idea.
Both my father - engine fitter from WWII on carriers to Harrier GR5 chargehand ( he stuck to what he was good at ) and even self - technical photographer - have on the odd occasion noticed missing panel fastnings etc.
Now it seems from the above that bus drivers take more care - and yes, no wonder Test Pilots usually get to live out their well earned pensions.
I won't be mentioning this to any media, but don't be surprised if this get's out, and though I never thought I'd say this, in everyone's interest it ought to .